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Originally Posted by FFR
I really find it frustrating that people are ready to give up on Irving after 13 NHL games (or however many under 20 he has played). It's ridiculous - give the kid a chance. He barely played all year and he's facing good shooters. Kiprusoff let in some pretty bad goals this year but apparently he gets a pass because he always starts slow. Well I think it's a bit early to give up on the rookie - that's why the Flames have limited young talent. Players don't perform in their first 20 games and we write them off. Give the kid a chance - he's not an instant superstar but that doesn't mean he's not an NHL goalie.
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Irving has been around for several years, and has never seized the opportunities he has been given. He was the third best goalie on our AHL team this year. He looks terrible. Every shot is an adventure. I'm okay with a young guy getting a shot. Give the starts to Taylor who earned the #1 job in Abbortsford with great play and hence earned himself an NHL contract. Just because he wasn't a first round pick, doesn't mean he can't develop into something.